ArtWools Studio at Ruckman Mill Farm

The book is out and we are pleased with the responses.

Go to our store at www.RuckmanMillFarm.com to order an autographed copy.

Readers have said: ”I will definitely use this as a “go to” guide for my students.”

Wendie ScottDavis,Ontario CANADA

“Got your book yesterday and started to read it this morning. I think this book will be a great teaching tool for many years to come… just wonderful!”Linda Rae Coughlin,New Jersey

“I received your book It is GREAT!! It is very easy to read and ALOT of information I think it is one of the best Rug Hooking has put out.” Margaret Wenger, Pennsylvania

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Susan Feller | 1 Comment

Fraktur Angel by Susan L. Feller

Holiday Happiness to all! The angel ornament was created to hang on one of the ARTISTREEs in West Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion in Charleston, WV this year. Our First Lady, Joanne Jaeger Tomblin invited artists throughout the state to contribute an ornament. These will be cataloged and retained in the Mansion’s archives to be used as decorations during future events.

This is the logo developed to promote the First Lady’s interest in supporting the arts.

Jim and Susan drove the five hours to Charleston, WV to a brunch hosted by the First Lady on Dec 11. The dawn hours with a beautiful full moon poking out from the mountains kept us inspired, and the return trip in full daylight allowed the glory of our state to regale us. Next year the invitation will be out again from the First Lady to all artists… contribute your best ornament.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Susan Feller | Leave a comment

Beyond Rugs! Opens at Farnsworth Museum

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Susan Feller

Contemporary textile artists using traditional forms of rug making are recognized in a major art Museum exhibit. The Farnsworth Museum in Rockland Maine opened their second collection focusing on rug hooking. The current show is up until February 5, 2012. Visit http://www.farnsworthmuseum.org/ and select Beyond Rugs!for an online catalog. The curators’ statements address this monumental decision to highlight artists using fabric to portray personal and timely issues. The two images below are works by Susan included in the collection.

Iconic Liberty by Susan L. Feller

Riches to Rags by Susan L. Feller

Posted in Fiber Musings, textile art, travel | Tagged Beyond Rugs, Farnsworth Museum, fine craft, hooked rugs exhibit, rockland maine, Susan L. Feller, textile artists | Leave a comment

Fraktur Designs in Rug Hooking Magazine

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Susan Feller

Barbara Ebersol Star Flower Mat hooked by Susan Feller

The Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Rug Hooking Magazine includes an article by Susan titled: Frakturs for Designing, Old Pennsylvania German Artwork Finds a New Place. Using Barbara Ebersol a Lancaster, PA artist of the late 1880′s to introduce Frakturs to the readership, Feller includes several design motifs as free patterns. The topic is a research favorite which has culminated in a product DESIGN IN A BOX- Frakturs available through the shop at Ruckman Mill Farm.

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TIGHR Skype to Australian Board

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Susan Feller

Gathered around the screen "talking" to Australia

The first international communications between TIGHR members was conducted at the Sauder Village Rug Hooking Event. Coordinated by “web savvy” Judi Tompkins, Jo Franco and Susan Feller, five members of the TIGHR Australian Board were conferenced into the pictured group in Archbold, OH. While the noise level made actual hearing and speaking on the US side almost impossible, the logistics emboldened many to become SKYPE -ees. Plans are for a quieter place in the Sauder Heritage Inn next August.

Conference calls to non-attendees of the Tri-Ennial in Stralthalbyn, Australia such as this will connect our worldwide membership with the events in October of 2012. Visit www.tighr.net to learn more about The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers. Join and visit Australia from the comfort of your own home. Meet fiber artists from around the world talking about their version of rughooking.

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Making Flowers with Nan at Sauder

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Susan Feller

Nan Loncharich's how-to book

This book is published by Stackpole Books and includes great directions for a wide variety of fabric flower pins. The photographs of completed works inspire the reader to get the materials and begin. Nan signed books and demonstrated at the Sauder Village Rug Hooking Week.

She includes our ArtWools in many of the creations and has a blog at fancywoolflowers.blogspot.com. Visit her site to order the book. You can also go to the Westmoreland Museum Gift Shop in Greensburg, PA and purchase a special flower for friends or yourself.

Loncharich flower using Susan Feller ArtWools

This gem is made exclusively with our wools and a great button to anchor the petals.

Posted in Fiber Musings, jewelry, textile art | Tagged Fancy Wool Flowers, fiber artists, flower pins, Nan Loncharich, Sauder Village, Stackpole Books, Susan Feller, Westmoreland Museum | Leave a comment

Trip Memories in Fiber

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Susan Feller

When there is not too much time to hook… but you need to record a memory, make a 5 inch square. The following are vignettes of three great destinations where I have taught this summer.

Pacific Ocean, Central Michigan Sand Dunes, Prince Edward County, Ontario

Waves crashing on the black sand

The Cambria Pines Rug Hooking Schoolwas site of my Pacific Ocean experience. Thanks to Gene Shepherd this East Coaster has stepped into the cold, Pacific.

Vivid memory of Sand Dunes Lake Michigan

Central Michigan is bordered on the left by Lake Michigan, there are giant sand dunes on the coast and inland they are covered with trees and grasses, hidden monsters. This scene was during the Manistee Rug Hooking School in late June.

Square Bales in Ontario

While teaching at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario I travelled to Prince Edward County several times. One visit caught their technique of stacking the square bales of hay into small pyramids prior to pick up. Went back three days later and the field was empty. Goes to show you, carry your camera and a journal to catch memories.

Posted in Fiber Musings, hooked rug workshop, hooked rugs, textile art, travel | Tagged Cambria Pines Lodge, canadian rug hooking, Gene Shepherd, Loyalist College, Manistee Michigan, Ontario, Ruckman Mill Farm, Susan Feller | Leave a comment

ArtWools Studio at Ruckman Mill Farm

Beyond Rugs! Opens at Farnsworth Museum

Fraktur Designs in Rug Hooking Magazine

TIGHR Skype to Australian Board

Making Flowers with Nan at Sauder

Trip Memories in Fiber

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